Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMortlachTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.6%60.2%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£124.75£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value40/100

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £125.

For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.75 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £124.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Honey

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